The tone of the passage can most probably be described as（）

单项选择题According to Uncle Geoff, national strength could only be regained by（）

A．reforming the manhood of England.
B．using natural manure as fertilizer.
C．eating more bacteria-free food.
D．granting more freedom to Englishmen.

单项选择题We get the impression that the American edition of FMR will probably（）

A．carry many academic articles of high standard.
B．follow the style of some famous existing magazines.
C．be read by one third of American magazine readers.
D．pursue a distinctive editorial style of its own.

单项选择题Ricci is compared to Columbus in the passage mainly because（）

A．they both benefited from Italian sponsors.
B．they were explorers in their own ways.
C．they obtained overseas sponsorship.
D．they got a warm reception in America.

单项选择题Ricci intends his American edition of FMR to carry more American art works in order to（）

A．boost Americans' confidence in their art.
B．follow the pattern set by his Italian edition.
C．help Italians understand American art better.
D．expand the readership of his magazine.

单项选择题Senator Bob Dole's attitude towards Clinton's anti-crime policy is that of （）

A．opposition.
B．support.
C．ambiguity.
D．indifference.